Bignot channelled his inner Jose Mourinho when the ball hit the back of the net and raced down the touchline and embraced supporters in the main stand before coming in for some angry words from Barrow caretaker boss Neill Hornby.

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“Not only myself but the players and the staff showed what it meant to them and that was transcended through the supporters and it had a great feel and was signs of moving forward in the right direction.

“Hopefully now we will have a week full of positivity and that week can turn into two weeks, can turn into two months, can turn into a really strong season.

“Our first goal has been achieved - after the first five games we wanted to be out of the bottom four. Onwards and upwards.”